Look who I’ve found of my sofa! @C4Gogglebox tonight.
Thank you, Dublin! We had such fun last night. Next stop … who knows? But there’s going to be more. Watch this space!
Joining us on #CelebrityGogglebox tonight… ⭐️ @gylesbrandreth & @lulukc ⭐️ @anniemacmanus & @djsaracox ⭐️ @jeffbrazier & @bobbybrazier Tonight at 9pm, @channel4 📺🤩
Joining us on #CelebrityGogglebox tonight… ⭐️ @gylesbrandreth & @lulukc ⭐️ @anniemacmanus & @djsaracox ⭐️ @jeffbrazier & @bobbybrazier Tonight at 9pm, @channel4 📺🤩
Joining us on #CelebrityGogglebox tonight… ⭐️ @gylesbrandreth & @lulukc ⭐️ @anniemacmanus & @djsaracox ⭐️ @jeffbrazier & @bobbybrazier Tonight at 9pm, @channel4 📺🤩
Sixteen of Dame Judi’s cousins came to the show in Dublin last night – first cousins all, some once and twice removed. This is just some of them celebrating the family reunion. It was an honour to meet them – and the family of one of my favourite actors, David Kelly, too.
Good luck to all the candidates standing in today’s general election in the UK – and well done giving it a go, regardless of party. We need good new people in politics which is why in Chester South & Eddisbury I’m backing @AphraBrandreth – she’s simply the best!
We are super excited that today’s guest on #rosebudpodcast is @bjornulvaeus. If, like us, you ❤️ABBA, you need to listen to this. It’s a rare, revealing and fascinating insight into the origins of the band, their song-writing process, their friendship, and so much more. Plus @gylesbrandreth and Björn start writing a song together… no, really. Don’t miss this. Rosebud with Gyles Brandreth is available now on all platforms. 🌷 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rosebud-with-gyles-brandreth/id1704806594?i=1000659699158
Is my grandson taking the Michael? This plaque represents my finest hour!
I’m in Chester South & Eddisbury today. Why? I’m supporting my daughter @AphraBrandreth. Why? Because she’s the best. And we need the best in parliament. She’s got a cool head, a warm heart, energy, integrity, intelligence & commitment. She’s her mother’s daughter!
A mid-morning nut …
The sun is shining in Audlem & the flags are flying! It’s one of Cheshire’s most beautiful villages & they regularly fly the flags here. I must bring Sheila Hancock for a canal trip. Meanwhile, @AphraBrandreth & I have found the best Victoria sponge in the Audlem cafe!
The Brandreths love Audlem! We’re with @AphraBrandreth at @LordCombermere… the sun is shining, the flags are flying & the landlords are celebrating their youngest’s first birthday. Happy days!
Can you guess what this dish is? It’s not a pudding. I had it as my main course last night at Cheshire’s pub of the year. It was dee-lish-usss! (Going for a light breakfast in Tarporley now.)
Saluting the brilliant volunteers at Malpas Community Kitchen – the Lightnings on the left & brilliant Rachel Williams (who cooks in the kitchen every Wednesday) on the right. They’re the best! Good people make all the difference.
This is a happy snap of my producer Harriet with this week’s @therosebudpodcast guest @bjornulvaeus_ … I took the pic in Bridlington at the beautiful @bridspa – the podcast we recorded makes for a fun (& revelatory) weekend listen. Enjoy.
Breakfast at Euston. Done. Next stop Crewe. Cheshire here we come. (I’m still on the no bread/rice/pasta/potato regime – you lose 2lb a week.). Btw, people are downloading @therosebudpodcast in record numbers to listen to @bjornulvaeus_ & @eddieizzard – enjoy!
What was the last thing you did just to make yourself happy? May I recommend the next thing you do – pre-order my book, The 7 Secrets of Happiness! 5 days to go! #happiness @octopus_books_
Publishing tomorrow – and how fortunate that it should occur on 4th July, the birthday of the modern definition of happiness. I hope my new book, The 7 Secrets of Happiness, makes you happy. @octopus_books_ #happiness
Bjorn free! It’s Friday! It’s #Rosebud! It’s @therosebudpodcast with #ABBA ‘s Bjorn Ulvaeus! It’s a fun one. Enjoy.
Happiness on the move …
Your Sunday podcast is here … it’s Bjorn, founder member of ABBA, sharing his first memories & telling me what a ridiculous name for a pop group “ABBA” is! @therosebudpodcast wherever you go for a podcast.
Happiness @tichowellness
📖 MINI BOOK REVIEW 📖 THE ARTIST’S WAY – JULIA CAMERON pub. 1992 Bit of a long video clip this week, will learn to edit videos next week, thank you for sticking with me while I learn all this stuff, it’s fun! Which is appropriate I guess as this week’s review is The Artist’s Way, published over 30 years ago and well on it’s way to being a modern classic. You don’t have to be someone who thinks of themselves as a ‘creative’ to benefit from this book. The voyage of self-discovery or re-discovery it takes you on is applicable to all and a lot of the ground it covers is covered in other self-help/spiritual guides. Chapters include: Recovering a sense of safety, Recovering a sense of abundance, Recovering a sense of and so on. There is lot of work looking at sub-conscious beliefs and patterns, our core values – aligned or misaligned – with who we want to be or are, and things from our pasts that have shaped or blocked us. Running through the book is the idea that creativity and spirituality are intrinsically linked. It’s practical, easy to follow, with clear instructions, useful and enjoyable tasks and exercises ( such as the now iconic Morning Pages) and a clearly defined path. If you commit to the 12 weeks you will learn a lot about yourself, and at the very least it will help you rediscover the fun and joy and play in living life creatively – what’s not to love. If you are inspired to pick up a copy head to the link in bio and you can get from an independent bookstore through my affiliate page with bookshop.org Cx 💖🦜💖
